News and Stories

We’re making headlines at Bellevue College. Take a look at the latest events, innovations, and student achievements detailed in our news and stories. From alumni profiles to institutional success, we are proud of the stories that make Bellevue College the region's college of choice.

Find a News Story

Clear All Filters
Inside of a bus with text overlay that reads: New Metro Route 215: Weekend travel, access to light rail, more access to Bellevue College, additional new connections, will run on Sundays, starts August 29. King County Metro.

New Metro Route 215 to Improve Snoqualmie Valley Connections to Bellevue College and Light Rail | Living Snoqualmie

As shared by Snoqualmie Valley Transit, beginning August 29, King County Metro route 215 will replace Metro route 208, a result of the East Link Connections Mobility Project.

A person puts a ballot into a ballot drop box outside.

It’s primary Election Day in WA. Here’s what to know | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College offers a vote center between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. in rooms U 312 and U 313 on campus.

Five students pose for a photo in front of the Bellevue College fountain.

Inclusion and Access: Meeting Students Where They Are

Walk through Bellevue College on any Tuesday afternoon, and you’ll see a campus community that reflects the diversity of the students it serves.

Truebeck Construction | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Bellevue College alumna Aileen Sunde holds a B.S. in Interior Design from Bellevue College and is actively involved in several regional advisory boards and workforce development programs.

T Building on Bellevue College campus.

Bellevue College Celebrates 60 Years of Generational Growth | 425 Business

For 60 years, Bellevue College has left a lasting impact on generations of families, community members, students, staff, and faculty.

King County Elections and Bellevue College leadership stand with elected officials at the new ballot drop box at Bellevue College.

Bellevue College is New Location of King County Elections Ballot Drop Box 

Bellevue College is pleased to be the latest recipient of a King County Elections drive-up ballot drop box.

Freedom Education Project Puget Sound staff sit at a table talking and laughing.

Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated

Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.

Brandon Ting in restaurant.

Tacoma finally has a destination for xiao long bao. It’s sleek and already busy | The News Tribune

Bellevue College alum Brandon Ting opens new Supreme Dumplings location.

A student celebrating graduation on T-Mobile Field

T-Mobile Park to Host Bellevue College Commencement June 27

Bellevue College's Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 27 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Bellevue College President David May, artist Erin Shigaki, and activist Stan Shikuma stand in front of the Never Again is Now mural on the Bellevue College campus.

College Installs Permanent ‘Never Again is Now’ Mural on Campus 

More than 100 community members gathered to remember, grieve, celebrate, and commemorate the permanent installation of the “Never Again is Now” mural on Bellevue College’s campus.